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Bewitched

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Bewitched (2005)

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Reviews Counted:179

Fresh:44

Rotten:135

Average Rating:4.6/10

Consensus: Bewitched is haunted by scattered laughs and a lack of direction.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for some language, including sex and drug references, and partial nudity

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:19-08-2005

Synopsis: In Columbia Pictures' beguiling romantic comedy, Bewitched, an all-star cast led by Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine cast their spell on the movie version of one of... In Columbia Pictures' beguiling romantic comedy, Bewitched, an all-star cast led by Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine cast their spell on the movie version of one of TV's most memorable and beloved shows under the direction of Nora Ephron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Delia Ephron for producers Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall and Nora Ephron. Out in California's San Fernando Valley, Isabel (Nicole Kidman), is trying to reinvent herself. A naive, good-natured witch, she is determined to disavow her supernatural powers and lead a "normal" life. At the same time, across town, Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) a tall, charming actor is trying to get his career back on track. He sets his sights on an updated version of the beloved 1960's situation comedy "Bewitched," reconceived as a starring vehicle for himself in the role of the mere-mortal Darrin. Fate steps in when Jack accidentally runs into Isabel. He is immediately attracted to her and her nose, which bears an uncanny resemblance to the nose of Elizabeth Montgomery, who played Samantha in the original TV version of "Bewitched." He becomes convinced she could play the witch Samantha in his new series. Isabel is also taken with Jack, seeing him as the quintessential mortal man with whom she can settle down and lead the normal life she so desires. It turns out they're both right - but in ways neither of them ever imagined. Columbia Pictures Presents A Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wich/Penny Marshall Production Bewitched starring Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine. The film also stars Jason Schwartzman, Kristin Chenoweth, Heather Burns, Jim Turner, Stephen Colbert, David Alan Grier and Steve Carell. The director is Nora Ephron. Written by Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron. The producers are Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall and Nora Ephron. The executive producers are James W. Skotchdopole, Steven H. Berman and Bobby Cohen. The production designer is Neil Spisak. The editor is Tia Nolan. The costume designer is Mary Zophres. The music is by George Fenton. -- © Columbia Pictures [More]

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Jason Schwartzman, Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Carell

Director: Nora Ephron

Director: Nora Ephron
Screenwriter: Delia Ephron, Nora Ephron
Producer: Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall, Nora Ephron
Composer: George Fenton
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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Despite the intriguing set-up, formula proves as hard a habit for Ephron to kick as magic is for Isabel.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Ben Walters
Ben Walters
Time Out
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Don'’t, whatever you do, expect to Be-entertained by this feeble rom-com.

Full Review Source: Daily Mirror [UK] | comment Comment
08/19/05
David Edwards
David Edwards
Daily Mirror [UK]

There may be special effects aplenty here, but precious little magic.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/18/08
Leslie Felperin
Leslie Felperin
Channel 4 Film
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One of those films where if you’ve seen the trailer then you’ve seen all the jokes.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
08/20/05
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

starts promisingly, with an ingenious premise, an engaging cast and a bouncy tone ... then turns into an especially slushy Ephron rom-com

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
07/18/05
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

A disappointing treatment of fabulous source material.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
08/19/05
Simon Braund
Simon Braund
Empire Magazine
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You will leave the cinema utterly disenchanted.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
08/09/05
Stella Papamichael
Stella Papamichael
BBC
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It is courageously weird -- and that alone casts a spell.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
06/24/05
Amy Biancolli
Amy Biancolli
Houston Chronicle

Made up of hearty but meaningless laughs in a script of breezy, frothy spunk.

Full Review Source: Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) | comment Comment
06/23/05
Audrey Rock-Richardson
Audrey Rock-Richardson
Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

If at first you don't succeed, just rewind. See the film and you'll get it.

Full Review Source: FromTheBalcony | comment Comment
06/22/05
Bill Clark
Bill Clark
FromTheBalcony

An unlikely match on the surface, you really end up enjoying the pairing of Ferrell and Kidman.

Full Review Source: Now Playing Magazine | comment Comment
06/23/05
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Now Playing Magazine

Kidman doesn't compete with Montgomery's memory because she doesn't need to. She has crafted her own memorably witchy woman.

Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
06/24/05
Carla Meyer
Carla Meyer
Sacramento Bee

What keeps Bewitched just barely out of the summer slush pile is its sense of light-hearted fun.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
06/19/05
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
Slant Magazine

Bewitched casts a spell with its show-within-a-show plot, but ultimately fizzles with its flat romance

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
06/24/05
Christian Toto
Christian Toto
Washington Times

Kidman is absolutely divine. Ferrell is his usual pleasantly goofy self. A Funky Contrast.

Full Review Source: Moviehole | comment Comment
07/04/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

The kind of movie where the lulls between jokes are brief and you leave the theater a little happier than when you came in.

Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | comment Comment
06/23/05
Colin Covert
Colin Covert
Minneapolis Star Tribune

As a light-hearted, silly movie that didn't try to be anything else, it was funny enough.

Full Review Source: Broomfield Enterprise | comment Comment
07/01/05
Dan Marcucci and Nancy Serougi
Dan Marcucci and Nancy Serougi
Broomfield Enterprise

It's fluff, and doesn't pretend to be anything else.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
06/24/05
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A rather charming and delightful comedy, its many flaws notwithstanding.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
06/23/05
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

there's enough originality and solid laughs here to call this a charmed effort.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
06/24/05
Glenn Whipp
Glenn Whipp
Los Angeles Daily News
 
 
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